Cougar Athletics
30 NAIA National Championships
95 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Junior midfielder Karen Lawrence is one of several key pieces returning in a talented Azusa Pacific midfield … Has a great understanding of the game … One of the team’s most versatile players … Plays a key role in the Cougars’ set pieces.

2006 (Sophomore): Started all 23 games for the Cougars … Earned all-tournament honors for her standout defensive play for the national runner-up Cougars at the 2006 NAIA Tournament … Scored a pair of goals, both game-winners, and assisted 6 more … Drilled a 30-yard free kick 6 minutes into overtime for a “golden goal” that lifted Azusa Pacific to a 1-0 win over Vanguard … Curled a corner kick in with less than 10 minutes remaining for the game-winning score in the Cougars’ 3-1 NAIA semifinal win over Concordia (Ore.).

CAL POLY POMONA (Freshman): Played her 2003 freshman campaign for head coach Paul Caligiuri, a U.S. National Team veteran and U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame inductee … Scored 3 goals and collected 2 assists to help the Broncos to a 10-8-1 mark … Played in all 19 games, starting 9 times.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity soccer for head coach Ed Bell at Upland High … Helped lead the Highlanders to a second-place finish in the Baseline League as a 2003 senior … Twice earned All-Baseline League second team honors.

PERSONAL: Born March 16, 1985 in Fremont, Calif., to Jeff and Victoria Lawrence … Has 3 younger siblings, sister Kimberly and brothers Kyle and Kevin … Cousin Molly Vitelli is a third baseman on the Cal State San Bernardino softball team … A graphic design major, would like to work in apparel graphics or CD packaging after graduation.